Publisher's Synopsis
A two-volume guide to regulation and practice of mergers and acquisiti ons in Europe.;Working through Europe on a country-by-country basis, each chpater has standardized headings so that comparison between jurisdictions is as quick and efficient as possible.;Sections take the reader step by step through the company law of the target jurisdiction, covering areas such as: controls on acquisition; competition; methods of acquisition; private agreements; public offers; mergers; joint ventures; insider dealing; tax considerations; and accounting aspects.;Each national section includes detailed information on the activities of the European Commission as enforced in that country and national domestic legislation and practice. Practical explanations of the law and accountancy are followed by sources and valuable worked examples.
